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And many were the voices around the throne:
Rejoice, for the Lord brings back his own"
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
MRS. MATTE E. ALLEN. Tres
THE TALK OF THE COZ NTRY.

Nr. William u. SAamoaugh, the real es-
some weeks to Chicago and some towns in
Indiana and Ohio He wears the usual
healthy smile and tells many encouraging
things for Wichita. TO begin he reports IL
very detrimental to life of peace to go TO
any town along his travels and register from
Wichita. Just Us sOol aS tha5 fact becomes
known q crowd viii soon collect and with no
appearance of embarrassment Will make
straight out from the shoulder inquiries
Most Of those that make inquiries are I'M
doubte;lly we'll posted on the city, bu5 all are
two or three months behind, which means
almost a century when compared with the
average city. Occasionally, however, one
will * if all the land near the city is taken
up and makes q request that a map Of the
city be sent them with all the houses and
vacant loss marked together with prices OF
each Another will step in and inquire if
there is any chances Of the Indians making
a raid and capturing the country.
Among the many who had q respectful le
idea Of the city's growth and Inducements
re quite n number who expressed it as
their intention to come to Wichita and enter
i'll business. They meant business not merely
speculation. They were satisfied that they
could succeed in their line in city Of such
dimensions Some OF them have already
sent money for investment i'll residence pro-
perty, with the intention to BULL residences
and moving their families here just as soon
as their business affairs would admit.
Mr. ShambOugh also made flying trip to
New York c.ty and reports the interest there
in gaining information concerning Wichita
as intense as in other places. Some of the
Chicago fellows We're moderately well posted
on the showing of real estate transfers be-
tween that city aud Wichita The consider
atoms given IN that city for the past year
was $4,000, 000 while in this city near
SIS, o. 00. The population of the former is
100 $50, while % 900 is claimed for Wichita
This seemed to be pointer that struck them
with force
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
THE COLORED PEOPLE.

Through the untirns efforts of Mrs An
derSon there has been organized IN our
midst the African Home Mission 1t is the
purpose and intention OF this society TO be
auxiliary 70 the white Benevolent Home e.
tabilshei here working to the same end.
The further purpose and design of the
African Mission l. 70 erect building where
their young men, women and children can
be cared for. Il el those no misfortune hes
ovvrtaken by accident, etc. The Missions
doors VIII he opened vile for their r-eet,-
ton The African Mission home was organ
izei by electing 5he following oiiicer>: Pres
idsnt. Mrs Anderson: secretary, MIS-
Waters; treasury. Mrs Hodges It l. hoped
that every colored man IN Wichita VIII give
the enterprise their support, especially the
Young men. Mr. Harper VIII call TIE young
men together ere Ioag AMI further consider
this matter Notice Will he given o: the
meeting May success crown this great
effort
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
WHO Is He?

The night clerk at the Star restaurant on
East Douglas avenue tells quite a startling
story. If there be anything in the tale as
told by the men who figured as the characters
it may be matter which further investiga-
ton will bring out more prominently before
the public.
Two men, he says, entered the restaurant
! late Thursday night and asked for a lunch.
! He served it to them a.si tor while they
sat at the table engaged in an undertone in
what appeared to be an interesting CONVEX
sation. The clerk sized them up
and observed that they were rather rough
/ looking nen who had evidently spent a
great part OF their lives upon the plains.
Both wore large white hats high boots and
clothes which showed eSpo.ure to the ee-
ments. They had SAT at the table perhaps
ten minutes when they arose ana passed out
into the kitchen. Both took seats at the
table; after asking for paper and ink the
younger of the two commenced writing at
the dictation of the elder.
Fully half Iour was thus consumed when
the elder arose and passed out the back door.
front way. He showed several closely writ
ten pages and also So in money, remarkipg.
that man is a horse thief, IA bank roDber
and q terrible Desperate He has just maze
full confession which he asks me TO send to
his wife in California, together with this
money. am going to tiud policeman and
bring him here to arrest the man, fo. in this
| letter he states his intention OF committing
suicide i'll the morning at s O'clock"
He left Though the front door
about the time that his comrade came in
from the rear. The latter inquired where
the former had gone, and when tod he had
passed ou5 the door, remarked. Well If he
wants my money he can have it He soon
left, say ing he was gong out to the oasg part
OF the city. He has not been seen since.
Yesterday morning about O'clock the
man who had been entrusted witffthe money
ana letter, returned with another man, and
anXIoUsly inquired OF the clerk If he
had seen his comrade OF the preceding
night Receiving negative answer the two
Immediately went out
Ii there be any truth in the confession as
written, the man is certainly q desperate
character 1t may. ho.sever, have been
simply trick to excite the curiosity and
credulity of the Cl-rr. " DO now seems 10 think
that there must certainly be something in the
story and actions OF his two guests.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
RRiED.

At the residence OF the brides sister, Mrs.
Dr. Doyle, SOP North Market street, New
Years eve, Mr. A W Peck of Wichita and
Miss Ethee Forester, of Wyoming Terri
tory. After spending a few days in the city
with relatives and friends, the happy pair
took their departure for the west where they
expect 10 visit friends for few weeks. The
best wishes Of their many friends go with
them.
Among the many presents received were
an elegant bedroom set from the brides
sister Mrs Doyle; "a silver tea-Set from Mr..
Charlie Peck, brother of the Bridegroom
handsome clock and album from DR.. W. L..
Doyle: table linen and napkins from father
and mother of the groom; table linen and
napkins and two landscapes from the brides
sister, Miss Clara Forester; picture frames
from Viloa and Della Fakenscien, nieces Of
the bride; silver teapot from friend in
Wyoming.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
X. 7. BALL.

The Knight Tcmplars held a meeting last
night and transacted some business relating
to the grand ball TO be given 10y them on the
night OF the nineteenth. On that occasion
the state officers and the officers of the grand
commandry viii be present. The services OF
the Knight TemplarS' or .heStra, Of Kansas
City. have heensecured, which means, as the
word goes, that good music viii be one OF
the pleasant features
The bah will be given at the opera house.
The floor will be carpeted, and also the side
walk from the hail to Gandoifo', hotel Ar
rangemeutS have been made with Dir. Gan
dolfo for n banquet. The affair promises TO
be one Of the finest ever given in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
TINE KANSA, NATIONAL.

The sworn statement of the Kansas Nation
al bans, made to the corp,i oier OF the cur
rency, VIII be found elsewhere. While the
several statements lately published are but
an earnest of the great business transacted
at Wichita and 50 plainly points TO our pros
peritv, we venture the assertion that few
communities are so well protected by their
bank management as is Wichita. Take the
statement Of the Kansas National, to which
we are referring, and it will be seen that the
general average of cash assets to deposits,
for the entire year Of 1886, as showl by five
sworn statements, vas fifty-ive per cent, or
in other words the bank has held such re-
serve of cash that 30 matter what the 1inan
cia calamity or crash every depoaitor would
have been entirely protected. Probably 50
high per cent of cash a. erage can be shown
by any bank i'll the state. IN all other par
ticulars the Wichita National makes Il
splendid showing and shows a marked
growth
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
4 STATEMENT.

The fellow quoted in today's ISSUE" said
a gentleman yesterday, concerning this
scheme racket may be about tight III some
things but just let me give you a pointer.
DID you ever hear of a fellow buying on the
strength of q sch ne that did not make
money; or buying on the strength of any
thing that did not make money! SO it don't
make much difference how fellow, or how
ne did buy, he makes money all the same.
Money is made faster by buying in some
localities and certain pieces of property, but
no one has broke up by investing no matter
whose scheme was victim to, or what in
iluenced him to make the purchase"
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

A young man anu MS .,Ifi were taking IN
the play at the opera house Lass night :! e
was attracted by tha; striking bi, Of scenery
on the beautiful cIrtain and confidingly en-
quirei Of her escort as to what bridge mas
repre>5 II -ed.
oh, that, my dear, isis, oh Yes, that is
the great London bridge, You know. That
is the place where Queen Elizabeth was
hung. London, you can't see on the paint pg,
it is behind the hills"
"Oh, indeed, she replied. completely over
come by the great learning exhibited by her
fellow.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
the LIGHT QUESTION.

The Schuyler Electric Light company is
fitting up a new circuit in the southwest part
of the city. Owing to some necessary change
Of the wire on the Old circuit in that part OF
the city some of their lights in that vicinity
were not giving service last night.
Both electric light companies experienced
some difficulty yesterday In changing the
cartoons on the lamps over the streets.
The cold wave has injured sosae of the gas
pipes entering buildings. Some OF the wa
in them
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
PRORATE COUNT.
HORSE: THIEVES.

The irrepressibie horse thief IS abroad
azain Yesterday two horses were reported
to the sheriff. Office as having been stolen
the night before. One was taken from the
stable OF Mr.. Werlich living about seven
miles north of the ely. The thief also car
riell away ha5 aud orercoat. He brought
the animal TO the Star stables OF this city and
pawned IL for So Here it was recovered
and returned 70 the owner. The other was
stolen at Mnivaae from maa named
Seheli. Il is a night iron gray, four years
Old. weight about eco pounds. Their is as
yet no ciue to thief.
J. Z. Hicks has recently arrived in the
CITY and taken uo bis residence at 40 East
Douglas. Hardl7 had be become settled than
be fell sict.and has no. been able TO De out
OF ms house Tor days. In the mean time he
had left his horse il charge OF hired man
:. ho gave his name e. Sam D-ugherty. Tues-
dav. Mr.. Hicks a>kel hi- hirei man to collect
for him fortY-five dollars The money vas
collected tat never seen ny Mr.. Hicks The
bore aud Daugher'y disappeared at the
sgGns, tine. IL. describes mis- stolen horss s.
s,ark brown with Z bteIniSh on his left hind
foot There Is We: TO clue 10 the runaway
eEnp!oye
Senator Kelley left for Topeka last even
iu-. Car senator Is nov one Of the Oldest
most experiences, careful aad conservative
legislators in the state ami % recognized By
hi. co,ly.7ers and S>eigwIck county IS proud
o. his square, honest style and ways. We
are glad 20 saw that Senator Kelly i in full
accord with the EAGLE as 70 railway and
bond legislation
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

The Knights Of the Maccabee viii bold q
meeting next Tuesday night az the Wichita
art gallery. The tent was organized in this
city only few weeks ago and was joined by
a number of the leading citizens of the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

A party from Robinson, L., composed 81
the following gentlemen, are stopping at the
Manhattan: S. L. Burnett, c FL. Steel, ".
c. Jones, j. l. Firebauch
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

The main building of the fremont House
reached its destination yesterday. The other
Will be moved in few DAYS
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
LADIES. BENEVOLENT HOME.

Secretary's annu al report of the Ladies
Benevolent Home for the year ending Sept.
18th 1885
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. McFadden and several of the
leading members of the Uncle Toms Cabin
company are stopping at Hotel Gandolto.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
THE WEATHER.

The following is the thermometer record
of yesterday, as taken from Aliens drug
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
KANSAS MIDLAND PURCHASE.

The schemers report good harvest yes
terday. It's sad day, they claim, when
something viii not put in an appearance that
will startle the average man.
Have you heard the latest?" said a gentle
man Yesterday, who stands at the helm of
city.
well, what is it now.n said a lad who
seemed to be somewhat weary of hearing
what he termed Eight literature
Get yourself ready. I tell you what
have beard from a good source, but don't
know positively that it is true. Well, it is a
purchase OF 1909 acres of land by the
Kansas Midland company. Tie land is
located near four miles north Of the city in
The south part of kechi township, along the
line OF The survey of that road"
The gentleman seemed to believe that his
informant On was reliable, and further stated
that the deal had been made yesterday morn
ing and it was thought that the company
was going to by some more land IN that
vicinity. He believed that the intention was
either 10 speculate, or keep il for future use.
AT THE COUNTY BUILDING.
The county commissioners were busy yester-
day attending tossing song" business A petit
ton asking that GarIard addition be vacated
was allowed None Of the lots had been sold
and the owner had plated it without paying
any attention 10 the streets Of the adjoining
additions He decided it advisable to have
some uniformity in the matter. The board
viii meet today for some special business
One not acquainted with Witchita's way
would scarcely have supposed that the reg
lister Of deeds Office would have been crowded
al. day with men anxious to get deeds on the
road for the record. Despite the fact that
snow was flying in the air and gave an I'M
ceasing performance all day long, there
seems 10 have been no decrease IN the interest
shown IL real estate matters. y number of
large sales were made and 126 Instruments
fled in TIE language Of the multitude the
boom asks not for fair weather but makes
tremendous strides all the same.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mr.. {. E Brando, of Detroit. Mich, a
nephew OF Col = E. Joceiyns, arrived II
the city yesterday and will put ia week or
so sizing up the Minneapolis of Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

William OConnor, deputy irter-rcvenua
collector, was down from Newton Yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

L. c. Holcourt, OF Vernon, Y. y, was
among yesterdays arrivals
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
THE COURTS.
POLICE COURT.
with force.

A seedy, moneyless quartet e was ushered
in before his honor yesterday morning.
w. Deion had been taken in by Policeman
Ham5row: Tom Maliv, IL l.. Simcoa ana
Taylor Richards were Officer Lilly'S arrests.
In the case OF Dielon, Mally and Simcoe ex-
ecution was suspended long enough to allow
them to brace up, but his honor cautioned
them against appearing before him on n sim
liar charge Richards went out with the
Officer TO find money enough TO pay his way
OUT OF the cooler
PROBATE COURT.
Chas. Miller yesterday maao his annual
settlement as administrator Of the estate OF
Daniel Boyd, deceased
Mrs O. N Co~ne, rs guardian of the
Covne minors, sold real estate Belonging to
them in the south part of the city This
property was purchased at she small outlay
OF 500 year ago. and today is worth
z3nR
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

mr. J. F. Goggln, one OF the leading citi-
gems OF Anthony, was attending to some bust
ness matters in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Measles is said to be visiting quite n mum
Der OF families on River street.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Z. P.,Cowen. a leading lumber Rerchan
OF st. Louis is ut Hotel Gan!olfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mr.. Henry Mualtz, OF Conway Springs,
was i'll the city yesterday, and called on tie
EAGLE.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

L. H. Beckford and VI. {. N. Pinl,ston, o.
Leavenworth, are in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Hank HeiSerinan gives John Fisher the
credit of inducing a half dozen ine5riate
gentlemen to call upon him yesterday end
entertain him between acts
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

An inebri2te gentleman walked through
the show window of West Douglas drug
store yesterday He was slightly disfgured
as to his face, and bore the marks of CLASSY
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mr.. S. II. Mauck, of the finn of Smith &
Co., was few days ago married to Miss
Bertha Conner, of Kentlsnd, Ind The bride
and groom arrived in this city yesterday
morning and viii make this their home.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
Mrs. SARAH E. MITCHELL, Sec.

Financial Secretarys quarterly report of
the Ladies' Benevolent Home for the quarter
ending Dec, 1st, 1887
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mr. Whitaker arrived last night TO swell
the colony from Covington, Ky. Evidently
they have heard of Wichita in that locality
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

These lots are deSirably
located two blocks from horse
cars. Eight or ten fine res
licences going up.
Special inducements TO those
wishing TO build / 1-2 miles
from Douglas ave south OF Har-
~ st. For sale by @. G..
STRONG and leading real estate
agents.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
Denver, Memphis & Atlantic
RAILW AY.
Conway Springs Division.
OPEN TO
TurOn, Reno County.

Regular trains are now running
through from Belle Paine 10 PeE-
alOSa via ST. L z. S. 81 W. Ry.
Passengers leaving wichita az
$50 a. m VIII connect with D, d.
g. A. trains at Conway Springs
for Norwich, nyman and Pen
alOSa. Hack lines from PenalOSa
TO LeradO. ; miles; Iuka- % miles;
daily. on arrival OF train,
SAMUEL HUNT.
la-a Train Master.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

C. W. Stipp was 10 from Wellington yes
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

The Chicago & Book Island filed its profile
right of way and other necessary documents
with the county clerk yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Mrs SARAH e. MITCHELL. Fin'i Sec.
TreasureIs reI ort Of the Ladies' Benevo-
lent Home for the quarter ending Dec. l.
1856
RUCEIPTS
Cash OF former trea Surer .............S2 22 70
Cash OF secretary during quarter. 5JS 81
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08
1851 07
DISBURSEMENTS.

Orders from secretary SAT ~
Cash Ga hand 1873 81
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

j. II. Belt, Bunker, Ill, is in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

c. T. Boyton, Of Chicago, H., is in the
n,s
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

II. l.. Gordon, indianapolis, was among
yesterdays arrivals.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Gen. Eggleston has sold his residence on
North Lawrence to B. s. Aldrich
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

r. j. Wilson, editor of the Salem, Ind.
Democrat, who bought lot of property in
Wichita through friend without ever hav-
ing seen it, is in the city and called yester-
day Mr.. Wilson likes the town 50 well that
he says he would like to make it his future
home
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Captain Carey's hotel building has reached
the fifth story
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

w icHlrA MUSEUM
South Main st, rear Douglas Ave-
The popular family resort Of the city. One week
commencing January iSG.
First appearanceof
:-x-wN. PINNiCK-x-
The Human Balloon,
lola ZoLERA, The Cashmere Lady.
TOMMY sLATUi, The Frog Toy,
PROF. SMITH. and his Performing Goat.
And host Of ether wonders in the crlio pariors.
- Auditorium will present the great American Drama
in two acts entitled
UNCLE JOSH.
Characters by st ok Company.
Admission 10 cents toau.
sE-Open daily FROM II To 10 p. IN.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
Owing to the immense crowds attending ii muse
un. toe management tiHd il Necessary 10 make the
following announcement:
Doors cren from = NJ. 10 iOp n
Let performance p. IA. % performance p. IN.
30 performance , ne. an performance p m
5th pc f"fmance@ p m.
~ L. u. CRAWFORD, Manager
MAMMOTH O1-GANIzATIoN.
Two Nights-FRIDAY and sAIURDAY-Jan and s
McFApDEN's ORIGINAL
hcFADDEA'S ORIGINAL
BOSTON r0UDLE
BOSTON DOUBLE
UNCLEToN'S CABIN.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN,
GREAT COMPANY.
p Performers The Stage.
SColorCd Plantation Singers.
Marks The Lawyers,
2Importcd Trick nnnkCyS.
6FerocinuS Trained BooGhoUnds.
New and original acts. Great plantation jubilee fes-
Hval. The Boston cCiored uuaTtct;e and the
Jolly CoGns The famous Miss Saiiie
Partington as ToIsy The eel
Gratcd little Putnam sis
tiers il ng and dance
EVERYTHING NEW. EVERYTHING DIi FERENT,
Admission y, o. and 30.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Corner of Main and Douglas Avenue
The Great Lond II sensation. living head without
body, Singing, Talking and Laughing. VIII
be exhibited
FOR 4 FEW DAYS ONLY,
In connection with the
Largest and finest exhibition clock in the World
APOSTOLIC. MUSICAL, ASTRONOMICAL,
SCIENCE, ART AND INDUSTRY.
Combined in is construction.
Pronounced by Press and Public mans masterpiece
of mechanism.
Open from to 80 and TO 10 p. m.
ADMISSION II Cents.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

w. V Marshall, business manager of the
Neutral City Town company who hes been
here for a few days on business connected
Herewith, returned to Oswego last night to
arrange his affairs there and at once remove
bis family and goods to Neutral City, where
they will permanently reside.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-08

Z ECTURE COURSE.
The w. c. T. L. season tickets VIII be on sale az
the Union Ticket office Price s. Oh. No extra charge
for reserved seats Single ticket &c ana $50.
Gen. Wallace, January IS.
DR.. Hedley, February Z.
Kate Field. March Q
To be followed by the Alpine Choir and Tyrolese
Company.